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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1939

Page

11

Littleton Fire Sparks Heroic Rescue By Jack Perkinson

A West Littleton fire destroyed the Gray home on Oak Street on May 17. Jack Perkinson bravely entered the flames to rescue Mrs. Thomas J. Gray, carrying her to safety as neighbors aided. The family includes five children and an infant, all temporarily housed with neighbors. The loss is partly insured.

Thomas J. Gray Oak Street West Littleton Gray Mrs. Gray Perkinson John Drake Herbert Northington Elizabeth Myrtle Roy

Wirtz Hosts Bridge Club With Guests

Mrs. H. C. Wirtz entertained the Tuesday Night Bridge Club with additional guests. Scores named Mrs. E. B. Smoot as club high and Miss Bernice Hitchens as guest high. An iced cake course followed at 10 30 with a list of club members and guests including Mrs. A L Gilliam and Miss Edna Wafford.

H. C. Wirtz E. B. Smoot Edna Wafford Bernice Hitchens Wilmer Collier A. L. Gilliam Wirtz Mesdames Bill Alligood Sam Bunn A. O. George Geo. Lampley Ivey Mahorne George Pappendick J. A. Wood M. F. White Earl Rook J. R. Lupton H. E. Gibson W. C. Williams O. Griffin Crawford Hoyle W. E. Murphrey Ben Parker Thurman Bullock Virgil McDowell Pete Graham Graham Lynch Charles Miller Gene Wilson Rocky Mount Viola Glover

Tacky Party At Mrs M M Moore's

A Friday night fundraiser at 762 Charlotte St hosted by Mrs. M. M. Moore for the Fidelis Class of First Baptist Church. Attendees are urged to come in tacky costumes and enjoy a social evening for charity.

M. M. Moore Charlotte St First Baptist Church

Surprise anniversary party for Moody couple marked by gifts and games

A surprise party was held Monday night for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Moody in their home celebrating ten years of marriage. Guests enjoyed punch, contests with prizes for several women and men, and a red and green sweet course after gift opening.

J. A. Moody Clyde Camp Jr Robert Price Alice Moore C. H. Jordan R. C. Hodges J. H. Floyd Ruth N. Moody E. C. Camp Roland Massey J. H. Camp Ezelle Carstephen W. W. Grant, Jr B. W. Rook W. E. Moody Irene Moss Kathleen Rook Marjorie Broun Messrs H. T. Moore George Broun Clyde Camp, Jr

Lexington and Williamsburg Guests Spend Sunday Visits

Mesdames F M Coburn M D Collier Haywood Cherry Walter Kee spent Sunday with Cecil Coburn in Lexington Virginia. Mr and Mrs Clyde Liske Dr and Mrs B E Stephenson Mr John Clark spent last Sunday in Williamsburg Virginia.

Mesdames F. M. Coburn M. D. Collier Haywood Cherry Walter Kee Cecil Coburn Lexington, Va Clyde Liske B. E. Stephenson John Clark Williamsburg

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